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    4.2 (57 reviews)
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    Quick read on Fram history.
    Bob M.

    YES‼ Definitely worth seeing! Just a short ferry ride away from the harbor area. It's truly amazing to see. You can actually walk onto and into the interior lower hold of this magnificent ship. The story and history of this vessel is truly incredible. Highly recommend a two hour visit!

    Van D.

    The Fram Museum is both weird and wonderful, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the insides and outsides of two huge ships and learn about their amazing expeditions. Even if you're not a history buff, it's well worth a visit. It's also directly across from the Kon-Tiki Museum and has nice access to small outside dining options, which is nice on a busy sightseeing day.

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    Mary S.

    Very detailed museum about the exploration of the Arctic circle. You could spend hours in here reading everything. Start by watching the movie to get an idea of what your learning about if your unfamiliar. I know I was. The movie is offered in a bunch of languages and not to long. You can climb into the hail of the Gjøa, gives you an idea of what they endure and endeavor was like. I The Fram is also a ship you can enter and there is a temperature chamber you can enter so you can get an idea of how cold it is. I personally like all the interactive things you can do in this museum. I can tell you right now I would never made it. I learned about something today I had no idea about. I would check it out.

    We walked around this place for hours - carefully curated pictures video and artifacts depicting Norwegian high adventure at the poles. Great visit - and make sure you go by ferry from the city hall.

    Melissa N.

    The Fram Musuem, located in Bygdøy, focuses on Norwegian polar exploration. The main exhibit is the Fram, a ship used in expeditions of the Arctic and Antarctic by the Norwegian explorers. The Fram is still intact, you can explore the inside of the ship. The museum also displays includes some of the polar regions fauna. There are images, artifacts, and plenty of information regarding polar exploration. 4 stars. Brrr! Cold!

    Here with Viking Jupiter cruise
    Doug C.

    One of three museums next door to one another. We came here as part of the cruise ship shore tour with the provided bus. We had to move quickly through the museum to keep on schedule and get back to ship. So give yourself plenty of time here and the other museums. I took a number of photos to give you some idea of what's here. Before the official tour we came here on our own on the number 30 bus for 118 kroner each. We took a shortcut back to ship and official tour by taking the water taxi across the harbor. See photo. Much better way to get around harbor and see the sights. You have to use credit card to pay for taxi.

    Robyn P.

    Voted the best museum in Norway, the Fram tells the story of Norwegian Polar Expeditions. The museum features the actual ship that visitors can walk around on. The ship is HUGE! When you first enter the Museum, you should proceed to the museum theater to watch a short film on the expeditions. The film is shown in an Auditorium with movie theater style seating. My husband really enjoyed this museum and I thought it was pretty interesting too. The museum is vibrant and well organized.

    Andy V.

    Initially when I walked into the Fram I was totally unimpressed, but that feeling soon changed once I took a minute to explore. As soon as you walk in the Fram Polar Ship is smack dab in the middle of the museum and takes of, naturally, a large portion of the museum. Like others have mentioned, there is much more to see than the ship, although you've gotta check it out too. There are fun exhibits such as sled pulling where you put your body to the test as a sled dog as well as gun shooting exercise as well. Various exhibits throughout the museum which discuss the polar explorations which are very educational, even an extremely cold walk through exhibit which talks about the cold temperatures and the lost lives of those on these expeditions. Then there is the magnificent Fram Polar Ship, which I didn't realize at first, but you can totally walk through and navigate. It's the perfect place for those great photo opportunities. Inside the ship is rather small, to be expected, so if you're tall like I am, be prepared to duck- a lot. I could barely walk in there, I couldn't imagine having to be inside of here while it was active. Maybe Norwegians weren't 6'6' at that time? There is a large gift shop, a small cafe which has indoor and outdoor seating- if the weather is nice, sit outside for sure. The air is wonderful here. Check it out, especially if you have the Oslo City Pass. Totally worth the trip.

    Martine K.

    This is the best museum on the Bydoy Peninsula in my opinion. It is a bit of a walk uphill to get to the museum from the ferry drop point but the signage is ample and easy to follow. The entire museum is interesting but the best part is you can climb aboard and go below. Very cool to see how they lived. There is a little hands on area wher you can see if you can pull the sled or test out your shooting skills. The kids seem to flock to this. There's a little cafe inside to get refreshments and free wifi.

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    Rebecca T.

    You can learn all about Arctic and Antarctic exploration here in one museum! There are two big ships there for you to explore and it's pretty cool. Also, don't forget to go to the polar room with the scary sound effects! This museum is not just about the Arctic exploration in Norway, it covers other British and American explorations in the north and south as well! The concept is nice, but I'd say there's way too much info for a museum. There posters with tons of words spanning all 3 floors and by the time you're done with the museum (if you have the stamina) it will be equivalent to reading an entire book on polar expeditions. I swear some poster layout looks like they blow up pages of a book and stick them to the wall. Aside from that, we did have a great time here. There is a kids area to simulate how it's like to go on an expedition. Adults have fun there too! Also don't forget to go to the polar room. It's the room that has creepy sound effects. You won't miss it!

    Broken Headset at FRAM Museum - lots of them in the film experience were in this condition.

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    Kon-Tiki museet - Kon Tiki

    Kon-Tiki museet

    4.1(45 reviews)
    0.1 kmBygdøy

    I remember long ago learning about the Kon-Tiki when I was much younger and now finally got to see…read moreit in person while in Oslo. The museum was a short ferry ride on the Bygdoy ferry that departed from City Hall Pier 3. The ferry ride and museum admission were included in our Oslo Pass. Once inside the Kon Tiki balsa wood ship was to the left and the Ra II reed boat was to the right. The museum seemed a little older but overall presented the Kon Tiki expedition in an easy to follow manner with lots of interesting artifacts. It was also surprising to learn about the post sailing and the effort needed to bring the Kon Toki back to Norway which eventually led to the renovation and housing in this museum. Thor Heyerdahl also funded and led other expeditions and the Easter Island one was covered in detail while following a tunnel down below. The Ra II was housed in the final section of the museum. It was another proof of concept that worked out the second time with this reed boat. The expedition also collected details about the oil spills found on their journey and the resulting actions taken. While it's convenient to see this museum after the Fram or Maritime museums (located right across the parking lot from each other) one may want to split the visit so you don't get overloaded with seeing boats.

    This museum packs a lot into a small space. Basically a museum built to commemorate the voyages of…read moreThor Heyerdoll, it preserved two of his boats the Kontiki and the raw two that made groundbreaking voyages using only the current for power. There were many fascinating things about life on board, and Thor hired all himself, as well as the wildlife they encountered on their voyages.

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    Munchmuseet - At Munch Museum

    Munchmuseet

    4.0(70 reviews)
    4.5 kmTøyen, Grønland
    $$

    Excellent modern museum. I learned so much. There is an extensive history of his life, his family…read moreand his studies, including an interactive mock-up of his home. Plus of course many of his works including a rotation of three of his "The Scream" works. Some aspects of the exhibit are a bit depressing as he was a very troubled person with many medical issues. There are also sections with adult content so parents with children should be aware. Be sure and have a drink at the rooftop bar for excellent views.

    Visiting this museum has got to be one of the highlights of visiting the city of Oslo. It's an…read morearchitecturally beautiful building with views of the city, holding all of his famous artwork. Before you begin viewing the artwork, it's best to check your purse or bag in the cloak room, unless you don't mind security going through it. I enjoyed the interactive aspects of the museum. This includes walking through a skeletal mock-up of his home, from one dark and eery black room to the next. I picked up the phone that was ringing, but no one was on the other end...There's also a room exhibiting his prints only. At the back, an etched table, along with materials where you can create your own prints. As expected, the room where "The Scream" is being exhibited is the most crowded. Glad I had the chance to view all three versions. The price of admission includes the headphone set tour, which I opted out of.

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    Vikingskipshuset

    Vikingskipshuset

    4.0(85 reviews)
    0.8 kmBygdøy

    The Viking Ship Museum is a must-do, if you're ever in Oslo. Ticket prices for adults are 100 NOK…read more($12 USD) and entry is free for children. However, I recommend purchasing the Oslo Pass, since it grants you free admission to all museums and public transportation. There are about 6 museums located in this area of Bygdøy. The Oseberg Viking Ship and the Gokstad Viking Ship are impressive. There is also a visual presentation of viking history every 15 minutes. The museum has many viking artifacts. It's small. You can probably see the whole thing in about one hour or so. The gift shop is also the cheapest of all the museum gift shops. 4 stars. Wonderful museum.

    The Viking Ship Museum is part of the Museum of Cultural History of the University of Oslo. With…read moreyour NOK 100 or $11.24 USD ticket purchase at the entrance door to the Viking Ship Museum you are also entitled to free admission to the History Museum of Oslo located on the University of Oslo campus. You can use Mastercard, Visa or the Oslo pass. Tickets can not be purchased online. The Fram, Norwegian Maritime and Kno-Tiki museums are nearby. Three Viking ships are displayed here. the Oseberg (820 AD), Gokstad (900 AD), Tune (910 AD). These were all excavated between 1854-1904. The Borre Mound cemetery was a major source of artifacts including skeletal remains, wood carvings, sledges, small boats, cart tools and household utensils. There are not as many artifacts as you might find in other museums but the Viking Ship Museum allows you to get up-close to the ships. Information is presented in both Norwegian and English and a QR code lets you download additional information. You can also download a free app at ITunes or Google Play. There is a museum brochure in 14 different languages as well. A film "The Viking Alive" is screen all day in a separate room and on the wall. The cafe serves light food and rinks during the summer. The gift shop has unique Viking era jewelry, souvenirs, games, toys and books. Toilets are in the basement.

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    Vigeland-Museet - At Vigeland Museet

    Vigeland-Museet

    4.2(10 reviews)
    2.2 kmFrogner

    The Vigeland Sculpture Park was quite an impressive collection of sculptures and wrought iron works…read morecreated by Gustav Vigeland. It was one of the world's largest outdoor park by one artist. From the entrance gate it confirmed Tony's just how far we'd have to walk to see all of Vigeland's works. The intricate wrought iron gates at theme trance was just a taste and more of that seen as we god into the maze section (closed at the time of our visit). The bridge contained more statues and the most popular was the Angry Boy. A must see with that expression so plainly etched on his face and the in the position of the body. The massive fountain formed from bodies holding a huge bowl on top was a reflection of the burdens we shoulder. The tree of life was reflected plaques mounted all around the fountain and showed our life to death progress. The Monolith at the top of the hill was carved from a single block of granite and was a site to behold with the many carved bodies intertwined together reaching upwards. The Wheel of Life sculpture at the very end was the final piece in this part of the park. The museum was located ten minutes away from the park in a building erected by the City of Oslo for Vigeland. He turned over all of his work to the city after his passing as part of his agreement and funding. The museum housed many of the models used for those sculptures in the park as well as the wrought iron works that were never installed. The portion of the museum where Vigeland lived was only open at certain times but not during our visit. Well worth taking a short tram or bus ride away from the heart of Oslo.

    This is a sculpture garden filled with over 200 sculptures (and over 600 individual figures)…read moredesigned by Gustav Vigeland from 1940 to 1949. I doubt you have ever seen anything like this. I am including lots of photos because it's impossible to describe what this is like. The focus of the sculptures is the cycle of life and this is literally shown as babies turn into children, who then turn into adolescents, adults, and old people, and eventually die -- as the circle continues. You will notice that the statues are very realistic and are not romanticized in the least. They are regular human beings. You will also notice, of course, that they are all naked. The purpose of this is to emphasize their humanity without relying on class or wealth that becomes more obvious when people wear clothes. This might make some people uncomfortable, but it is done without any intention of being erotic. The inspiration for Vigeland's work comes from Rodin's nude sculptures. However, the realistic human statues remind me of Pompei -- real human people caught in a fragment of time. That said, is it worth your time while in Olso? Absolutely! This will overwhelm your senses and be etched in your memory -- in a good way.

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    Astrup Fearnley Museet

    3.6(20 reviews)
    1.3 kmTjuvholmen

    Spread across two buildings the Astrup Fearnley Museet is a waterfront museum designed by Renzo…read morePiano that features several modern masters from various schools of thought. Whether one prefers neon or sculpture, shock-art or classic thinking the genre is likely represented. Located at the far end of Aker Brygge expect scenic views amidst quiet, while staff if pleasant and educated.

    At the far end of the area called Aker Brygge, modern buildings, lots of restaurants lining the…read morewharf and at the end you will find Astrup Fearnley Museum. It's stunning architecture is mesmerizing. The museum is split into two thou creating one unit. The museum houses contemporary art work, most have a surrealist feel. It took us a few hours to explore every floor and look at all the art work. Some art work was questionable and horrifying. For me, many were disturbing and dark. Though there were some remarkable pieces such as the famous gold porcelain statue of Michael Jackson and his monkey Bubbles and most disturbing was Damien Hirst "Mother and Child" a cow and her calf split in the middle floating in formaldehyde. It's the first thing you see when you enter. Very spacious museum and you didn't feel confined at all. Adult price is $15.00 or 320 NOK. Free lockers are available which is a plus. There is a book store and cafe if you want to relax. There is also an outdoor space for sitting at the cafe which is lovely overlooking Oslo bay.

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